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VOL. XI
THE DALLES, OREGON. TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 17, 1898.
NO 53
SAMPSON'S
puns mm
The Battleship Oregon Has Been Heard
From France's Peculiar Attitude.
Washington, May 16. Orders have
been Bent by the navy department to
Admiral Sampson which change In im
portant particulars the original plans
He is ordered to get in between the coast
of Cuba and the Spanish Cape Verde
fleet and not to allow it to reach the
harbor of Oienfngeo. News received by
Secretary Long today from Admiral
Sampson says that he has hie vessels o
placed, with scouts boatB out in every
direction, that it IB hardly possible for
the Spanish admiral to elude him if he
tries to reach either the southern coast
of Cuba, or aim to double on his
course and reach the Atlantic by way of
Martinique and Porto Rico. Swift scouts
putrol the Caribbean sea on the lookout
for the enemy's ships. Should they sail
nround the western end of Cuba for Ha
vnna, there is Schlev's squadron.
Should they strike for Havana by the
enstern end of the inland, by the wind
ward passage, there 1b Admiral Samp
son. Should they strike for the south
ern coast of Cuba, Santiago or Cienfue
gos, there are Bcouts to discover them
nnd notify Sampson. The main pur
pose is to prevent tlio enemy's fleet from
reaching Havana. If once the Spanish
fleet is connected with the powerful
modern fortifications of Havana and
where the torpedo-boat destroyers could
navigate to a better advantage, the prob
lem of destroying the Spaniards would
Beeni more difficult.
The navy department heard from the
Oregon today. The department well not
divulge her whereabouts, but naval of
ficials say that no fearB are entertained
an to her safety.
Wahhinoton, May 1G. With the
knowledge that Sainpaon'fl armor-clad
squadron and the Spanish fleet are
several hundred mileB apart, there was
nn absence today of the usual startling
rumors about engagements at sea.
The decision cf the navy department
to rigidly suppress all information about
war is being applied even to the advices
about the position of the enemy's ves
sels. Sampson is keeping in frequent tele
graphic communication with the navy
department. He is now probably off
the Haytian coast. He may be bound
for Havana or Clenfuegoe, or intend to
lie at the north or south end of the
windward paesage, in hopes that the
Spanish fleet will come that way. Few
mon who know Sampson's program are
not talking now ; but everybody is con
fident Sampson knows his business and
will crush the evasive enemy before
long. Admiral Cerveras object in taking
the Spanish fleet to Curacoa is aome
thing of a mystery to naval authorities.
He has thrown away the chance of cap
turing or destroying u number of Infer
for American vessels. The government
will welcome tlio movement to San
Juan, for that port, witli its fortifica
tions Annihilated, would be a good
place to crush the Spaniards. It ap
pears certain that Sampson and Schley
will hunt down Cervera, providing lie
does not run away. The officers agree,
however, that the Spanieh admiral will
make for Havana or Cienfuegos, for
from tho latter port supplies can come
from Havana by rail.
No credence is placed in tho report
that three more Spanish cruisers are at
Martinique. They are believed to be at
Cadla.
Washington, May, 10. The very pe
culiar attitude of the government of the
governments of France and the Nether
lands in permitting the Spanish fleet to
coal and repair in the ports of their col
onies, ie in great contrast with the atti
tude of Groat Bnttaln in absolutely liv
ing up to ber pledge of neutrality.
The speech of Colonial Minister Cham
berlain, last week, when taken In con
nection with this fact, audthebyno
mease improbable conflict between
Great Britali and France, bai revealed
talk of an Anglo-American alliance, end
the more the asbject ie duouieed the
more popular it scums to become. Mem
bers of congress and eastern Republican
senators seem to be particularly taken
with the idea and many of them have
urged consideration of it upon the presi
dent with a great deal of force during
the past few dayB.
It is more than likely that the propo
sition of an Anglo-American alliance,
which is at present in only an embryotic
state, will take tangible shape before
this war is over, and such a proposition
is certain to be endorsed by a strong
pnrty in congress, made up of both po
litical organizations,
CAPTDREOF
THE CALLAO
How the Spanish Gunboat Was Taken
in By Vcssscls of Dewey's Fleet.
Nnv Youk, May 10. A World dis
patch from Manila, dated May 12th, by
way of Hong Kong, May loth, says :
The .Spanish gunboat Callao steamed
up the bay this morning. She came
from the Boutbern islands, where she
has been stationed for the last sixteen
months. Her commander did not know
that war had been declared, and be had
heard nothing on his way about the bat
tle of Mani'a. He steamed straight for
Cavite, expecting to find the whole
Spanish fleet anchored there.
He arrived off Cavite at 7 o'clock in
the morning, with the Spanish flag fly
ing and signal flag up. The Concord
opened fire. The Spanish commander
supposed the shots were for target prac
tice, and turned to get out of range, but
continued on. The Boston and Raleigh
joined the Concord, and shots were
throwing spray over the Spanish ves
sel's deck when her commander began
to realize that it was no joke and
pulled down hiB flag. The commander
continued on, however, and the firing
was renewed. Finally he hove to, with a
white flag on his foremast, and the Ral
leigh steamed out to intercept her. Lieu
tenant Pou went aboard to Callao in a
small boat, and the situation was ex
plained to him. Then he surrendered
peacefully, and the Callao was brought
to anchorage near the flagship. She is
an iron gunboat of 208 tons, equipped
with four modem guna and u crew of
thirty-five men. The ship was epick
and span in preparation for the admi
ral's inspections on her arrival here.
She will be useful for river work.
LEAVING OF THE
CITYOF PEKIN
The City of Pekin Will Take One Thous
and Men to the Philippines.
Washington, May 10. It is said at
the quartermaBter-general's office that
the City of Pekin, with over 1000 men
abroad, will leave San Francisco Thurs
day for the Philippines. Brigadier-General
Otis ie expected to go with the first
detachment of troops for the Philippines
nnd to he followed later by General Mer
ritt, who is to be commander-in-chief of
the expedition and military governor of
the island. General Miles haB recom
mended to the president that two addi
tional brigadier-generals also be sent,
but the names have not yet been an
nounced, A NEW SQUADRON
TO MEET THE SPANISH
Headed By, the Oregon, Squadron Re
ported Off Martinique Ready for
immediate Action.
Chicago, May 10, A epecial to the
Journal from Washington sayar
A big surprise awaits the Spanish ad
miral if be sails lor Martinique. There
he la apt to find a new squadron, com
posed of the Oregon, Marietta, mam,
Nlchtheroy, Montgomery, Yale and St.
Louis,. An order baa been sent to Ad
miral Sampson to effect a junction with
Oaptaia Clark Mi then remain near
Martinique. Under orderi tbe Oregon
haa made rapid time alnoe abe left Bahla.
SLOW IN MOVING
THE TROOPS
There Seems to Be Mismanagement in
the War Department
San Fbancisco, May 16. Gen. Mer
rlam, department commander, arrived
in San Francisco from Portland this
morning and .immediately took up bis
headquarters in tbe Phelan building.
General E. S. Otis, who is expected to
morrow morning, will be in command of
tbe Manila expedition until the arrival
of General Merritt, and he will go with
tbe second or larger expedition. Gen.
Merriam will be in general command of
the volunteers until they are fully or
ganized, with duties entirely separate
and distinct from those of other com
manders. It is now about settled that the City
of Pekin will not get away before Satur
day. There does not seem to be any
person in authority who knows anything
about tbe expedition beyond the fact
that in the dim future it is supposed this
vessel will sail for Manila. In short,
there is circumstantial evidence of mis
management somewhere in the Wash
ington red-tape factory or in the little
ball of yarn that constitutes the said
factory's western Btring.
As to the "swift" warship Charleston,
ber case ie becoming hopeless. She has
developed into a regular "manna" ship.
In the meantime, Admiral Dewey and
his men are waiting for reinforcements
and are probably wondering if the
promised help is ever going to get started
from San Francisco.
CALL IS SOON
TO BE ISSUED
Government Said to Have Use foi Seventy-five
Thousand More Men.
Washington, May 10. There will
unquestionably soon be issued a Becoud
call for volunteers, according to a well
known Western republican senator, who
holds intimate relations with Secretary
Alger. He says that to properly bold
tbe Philippines it will be found that
from 80,000 to 50,000 men are none too
many. To clean up matters in Cuba
In a quick manner will be needed not
far from 200,000. With tbe regulars
and volunteers already in the field the
government is short about 75,000 men.
It is understood the president is con
sidering a call for 100,000 additional
volunteers. It is also understood that
the secretary of war and General Miles
agree with the president."
SPANISH CABINET
RESIGNS IN A BODY
Sagasta is Charged With the Duty of
Organizing a New One.
Maduid, May 16. Senor Sagasta this
afternoon visited the palace and formal
ly handed to tbe queen regent the resig
nation of the ministers. The queen re
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premier will this evening confer with
the presidents of the chambers and with
Senor Gamazou.
A communication has been sent to
the chambers annoucing tbe cabinet
crisis and asking them to suspend their
session pending the solution. Senor
Sagasta believes a new ministry will be
formed by Wednesday next.
Senor Moret, minister of the colonies,
today confirmed the statement that any
change made in the composition of the
cabinet would be wholly in the direction
of a morn active war policy.
Senor Moret said :
"Accent eveais have greatly increased
the war spirit of tbe nation. , The great
est reliance is placed on Senor Cerveras'
squadron and spon the skill of theSpan
ish officer. Ceveras is not hampered by
instructions and details. His plans are
not even known to the ministers."
SHOT THEM TO
SHOW BRAVERY
Rash Deed of a Birmingham, Alabama,
Man Who Became Angry at Being
Twitted About His Courage.
Bieminham, Alb., May 16. John Lee
has shot three men here to show that he
was not afraid; of tbe Spaniards. At
Mitchell's store tbe topic of conversation
among a dozen young men was tbe war
with Spain. Lee, who was one of the
number, made the remark that be could
whip a dozen Spaniards. Lee bad a
reputation for cowardice, and tbe crowd
was twitting l.im with tbe fact. Lee
stood the bantering for some time, but
finally became infuriated, and with tbe
remark, ''I'llihow you whether I am a
coward or no"V' gave the crowd the con
tents of a six-Bhooter. There was a great
scramble to get out of the way, but be
fore the deck was cleared three men
were dead. The dead are: Samuel Forn
son, Peter Abernatby, Thomas Warren.
Sam Schrader was shot in tbe neck, and
will die.
SPANISH FLEET
ON THE MOVE
Last Warship Sails From Curaco For
an Unknown Destination.
New Yobk, May 16. A Herald special
from Williamstad, Curacoa. May 15th
says :
The Spanish cruisers Vizcaya and
Maria .Teresa left this port at 6 o'clock
this evening. Their destination is un
known. The four other Spanish war
ships which were off the harbor disap
peared about noon, but this evening one
of the torpedo-boat destroyers was
sighted again.
While here the two warships took on
a small quantity of coal and provisions.
Their departure was due to the govern
ment requesting them to leave as pro
vided in the decree of neutrality. There
were no colliers with the fleet. Nothing
is known as to their boilers.
A rumor says there are some commer
cial ships in this vicinity.
frica of Bread Advaucet.
New Yobk, May 10. The price of
bread was raised 1 cent a loaf by nearly
all the bakers in the city today as the re
sult of the great rise in tho price of
wheat.
M'KINLEY IS
GROWING IMPATIENT
The Slowness of the War Board to Act
Is the Cause.
Washington, May 16. Preside nt Mc
Kinley has grown very tired of unjust
criticism of the war board and evident
misunderstanding, jealousies and bick
ering, which have been the order of the
day among foremost officers of the army
and navy. During the past week these
misunderstandings and differences of
opinion have led to orders which have
been countermanded, changed and reis
sued until there is decided foz aa to the
program, which even the president of
the United States is unable to see
through.
The president has finally decided to
take matters into his own hands. He
proposes to be commander in chief of
the army and navy In fact, as well as in
name, and to govern the movements of
troops and fleets according to his best
judgment and without regard to the
game of cross purposes, which seems to
have been so successfully played be
tween the war board aud tactical
board, and between the individual offi
cers of the army and navy.
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time forward every order giving the
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president early this morning informed
Secretary Long that he had a plan of
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hit a Spanish head whenever he sees it.
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ican sailors within a hundred feet of
masked rifle pits.
The orders to various volunteer regi
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